Akbar Khan (Bigg Boss Malayalam 7)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Akbar Khan

• After completing his formal education, Akbar Khan started learning Indian classical music in 2011.

• In May 2016, he began working as a freelance vocalist and guitarist in Thrissur, Kerala.

  

• In 2018, Akbar Khan began working as a playback singer in the Indian film industry.

• He has lent his voice to popular songs in many Malayalam films, including Alliyambal (2018), Margamkali (2019), and Edakkad Battalion 06 (2019).

• In 2019, Akbar Khan participated in the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam, organised in Kochi, India, where he earned the title ‘Best Performer of the Season.’

  

• Akbar Khan then went on to participate in many reality shows such as Mylanchi and Patturumal.

• Before becoming a singer, he worked as a JCB driver and Uber taxi driver to support his family and repay debts. During this time, he remained committed to music.

• Akbar Khan has been featured in the music videos of many of his Malayalam singles such as Unneesho (2020), Oh Mulle (2022), Nira Ravil (2022), Kanave (2023).

  

• In 2024, he was one of the judges of the Malayalam singing reality show Star Singer Season 9, which aired on Asianet.

  

• Apart from his songs in films, he is popular online for his unplugged songs and live shows. He often performs on stage in Kerala and in other countries.

  

• In 2025, Akbar Khan participated as a contestant in the television reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7, which aired on Asianet.

  

• He likes travelling to distant places in his free time.